Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CardComm ("we", "our", or "us") operates a platform for Australian Football League (AFL) card collectors to showcase their collections and arrange trades. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (email address, username)
• Profile information (bio, location, avatar photo)
• Shipping information (full name, street address, suburb, state, postcode)
• Social media usernames (Facebook, eBay) if you choose to provide them
• Card collection data (card details, photos)
• Trade information and communications
• Ratings and reviews

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage data (pages visited, features used)
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Authentication tokens and session data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the CardComm platform
• Create and manage your account
• Facilitate trades between users
• Display your public profile and card collection (if you choose to make them public)
• Enable shipping of traded cards (shipping addresses shared only with trade partners)
• Communicate important platform updates and trade notifications
• Improve our services and user experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

4. Information Sharing

4.1 With Other Users

• Public profiles are visible to all users and visitors
• Private profiles are only visible to you when logged in
• Shipping addresses are shared only with confirmed trade partners after both parties agree to a trade
• Ratings and reviews are publicly visible

4.2 With Service Providers

We use Supabase for authentication, database, and file storage services. Your data is stored securely on their infrastructure.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or the safety of our users.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and update your profile information at any time
• Choose whether your profile is public or private
• Control the visibility of your cards (private, public, or tradeable)
• Delete your account and associated data
• Request a copy of your data

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Trade history is preserved for record-keeping purposes. You can request deletion of your account at any time.

8. Children's Privacy

CardComm is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through the platform or via email.